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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2006
From: Christine Fischer (UNC Greensboro) <cmfische_at_uncg.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Please excuse cross posting.
University of North Carolina Greensboro Libraries
Collections & Scholarly Resources Coordinator
The University Libraries seek a knowledgeable, dynamic, service-
oriented, and experienced individual for the position of Collections &
Scholarly Resources Coordinator. Reporting to the Assistant Director for
Collections and Technical Services, this individual plays a vital role
in policy development and planning new initiatives that enhance the
Libraries' printand digital library collections. This is a twelve-month,
tenure-track position. Demonstrated professional achievement,
professional service, and scholarly/creative activity are required for
reappointment and tenure.
Primary Responsibilities
Participates in library-wide planning, policy, and priority decisions as
a member of the Libraries' Administrative Advisory Group;
Manages initiatives and makes ongoing strategic decisions for
administration, management, assessment, selection, and mediation of
library collections;
Writes collection development policies that address user needs,
university priorities, and the Libraries' fiscal resources;
Works closely with colleagues in the Libraries and with academic faculty
to address issues of information content and access;
Coordinates and participates in the Libraries' Liaison program;
participates in the evaluation of Liaisons' performance as it relates to
collection development;
Works closely with the Finance and Facilities Librarian, Acquisitions,
Collection Management Committee, subject Liaisons, and Electronic
Resources and Information Technology on initiatives and projects that
enhance and further develop the Libraries' collections and scholarly
resources;
Plays an active role in the development of the Libraries' institutional
repository programs and digital collections, including working with the
Libraries' Digital Projects Coordinator to seek scholarly content,
develop collection policy, monitor issues of copyright compliance, and
develop strategies in promoting the programs;
Takes a leadership role in developing, planning, and designing a
scholarly communication program and activities that inform and educate
the UNCG community on current issues of scholarly communication,
copyright, and intellectual property;
Works closely with the library administration on fund raising, donor
stewardship, and campus policies regarding the collections and
scholarly resources;
Maintains partnerships with the academic faculty and with state and
national organizations in the area of collection development and serves
as an external representative for the Libraries.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of two years of professional experience in
library collection development and related experience in academic or
research libraries; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a
highly diverse group of professional librarians, academic faculty
members, students, and support staff on issues of collection development
policy and fiscal priorities; experience with collections budget
planning
including budget projections and needs assessment; broad knowledge of
library materials in a variety of formats and experience in working with
vendors to acquire them; excellent written and oral communication
skills;
demonstrated understanding of current issues in scholarly communication
and trends of publishing industries; substantial knowledge of standards,
trends, and emerging technology and their applications to collection
development activities; willingness to embrace change and new issues
related to developing collections and scholarly resources; commitment to
cultivate a positive work environment that encourages collegial and team
work; willingness to assist, advise, and support the Libraries' Liaisons
in their professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional graduate degree in an academic discipline; experience in
digital library projects; grant-writing and fundraising experience;
working knowledge of a foreign language; significant knowledge of
publishing business models, evolving modes of publications (i.e. open
access journals, open archives initiatives, institutional repositories,
etc.), and scholarly communication issues; record of significant
participation at the national level in organizations addressing issues
of managing collections and scholarly resources.
Work Environment
UNCG is a doctoral, research-intensive institution with an enrollment of
over 15,000, 22 doctoral degree programs, 59 master's degree programs,
and a broad range of academic programs for undergraduate education. The
University Libraries support the learning and research missions of the
University through its print and electronic resources, reference and
instructional services, and other outreach programs, and with
collections
of 1.2 million volumes, over 4,300 current journal subscriptions, more
than 30,000 electronic journals, and over 300 databases. The
University's
190-acre campus is one mile from the center of Greensboro, a city of
more
than 230,000 and is in the Piedmont Triad (with a population of over 1
million), in an area of great natural beauty, diverse industry, cultural
arts, and mild temperatures.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position at the appointment is competitive and
depends
upon qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include state or
optional (including TIAA/CREF) retirement plans, state health plan, and
24
vacation days per year.
Application Procedures
Send an application letter addressing qualifications, along with a
current
curriculum vita and the names of three recent professional references
to:
Beth Ellington
Collections and Scholarly Resources Coordinator Search Committee
Jackson Library
University of North Carolina Greensboro
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6170
Preference will be given to applications received by March 31, 2006.
Position will remain open until filled. Starting date is negotiable.
EEO/AA. The University is dedicated to sustaining a diverse educational
atmosphere.
____________________
Christine M. Fischer
Head of Acquisitions
UNCG
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170(336) 256-1193
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